The Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour (NLFL) and workers across the province will gather on April 28th to mark the National Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job. “In 2025, according to WorkplaceNL statistics, 17 workers in our province lost their lives due to workplace injuries or illness. In the past five years alone, […]
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Newfoundland & Labrador chapter says the provincial government has agreed to make good on an election promise to reduce the small business tax rate. The association has been meeting with government representatives on issues they say matter to local small business owners. One of those sticking points was taxation […]
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Business & Arts NL have announced the launch of their annual Local Holiday Gift Guide. During a holiday season where shoppers are showing their dedication to the Canadian economy by shopping locally, the Gift Guide offers direct connections to artists and artisans across the province, and the chance to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s creative economy […]
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WorkplaceNL has announced that its average assessment rate for 2026 will remain steady at $1.73 per $100 of assessable payroll. This rate includes a temporary discount of $0.21, helping maintain cost stability for employers across the province. While the average rate is $1.73, employers’ rates will vary based on their industry group’s claims experience as […]
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Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached agreements-in-principle after two years of negotiations, CUPW announced late Friday. “This means both sides have agreed on the main points of the deals, but we need to agree on the contractual language that will form the collective agreements that would be put to a […]
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